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SFF5000 Philosophy of Social Science Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori
Study programme
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Child Care
Master in Applied Social Sciences: Programme Option Family Therapy
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Family Therapy, part time
Master in Programme Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Elective modules, Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
SPRING 2024
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Philosophy of Social Science is the study of philosophical knowledge and activity. The course discusses the philosophy of social science's basis and raises questions that are relevant for professional social work and the work on the master's thesis. Relevant topics are the role of values in research, realism/social constructivism, evidence-based practice and politics, essential features of social reality, criteria for interpretation, causal reasoning.             

The course includes the analysis and discussion of relevant social research. The course is closely related to other courses on the master's programme and the development of the master's thesis.

Language of instruction is Norwegian.

Required preliminary courses

None.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defines in terms og knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has:

  • in-depth insight into key philosophy of science topics that are relevant for the social sciences
  • advanced knowledge of theories and terms that make it possible to systematically reflect on social scientific activities and social work practice
  • in-depth understanding of the theoretical basis for quantitative and qualitative methods

Skills

The student is capable of:

  • analysing and discussing social research using key philosophy of science terms and theory
  • analysing and assessing philosophy of science positions in social science literature
  • considering and discussing the philosophy of science basis for their own research projects

Competence

The student has:

  • can discuss the relationship between research and theories of research
  • a well developed ability to question the basis of research results

Teaching and learning methods

Praksisstudiets innhold skal gjennomføres i nært og forpliktende samarbeid mellom praksisbarnehager, praksislærere i barnehagen, studenter og faglærere på universitetet.

Course requirements

Praksisstudiet er en obligatorisk del av studiet og det er krav om 100 % tilstedeværelse.

Assessment

Antall dager i praksisperioden:

KULL 2019 og tidligere kull: 10 dager praksis på eget arbeidssted i tilknytning til valgt fordypningsstudium.

KULL 2020: høst 5 dager praksis på eget arbeidssted og vår 5 dager praksis på eget arbeidssted

Ny praksisperiode

Studenter som blir vurdert til" Ikke bestått" i en veiledet praksisperiode kan fullføre det påbegynte studieåret, men får deretter ett års opphold i ordinært studieløp. Ny praksisperiode gjennomføres neste gang ordinær praksis organiseres, normalt neste studieår. Hvis praksis blir vurdert til bestått ved andre gangs forsøk, kan studenten gjenoppta studiet.

Hvis praksisperioden blir vurdert til" Ikke bestått" ved andre gangs forsøk, må studiet normalt avbrytes.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Praksisstudiet vurderes til bestått / ikke bestått.

Grading scale

Praksis på eget arbeidssted vurderes av faglærer i samarbeid med barnehagen.

Praksis i en av OsloMets praksisbarnehager (ekstern barnehage) vurderes av praksislærer i samarbeid med faglærer.

Examiners

I dokumentet "Praksisoppgaver" vil innhold, fokus og oppgaver i de enkelte praksisperiodene bli beskrevet nærmere. Dokumentet publiseres på universitetets digitale læringsplattform før oppstart av praksisperioden.

Course contact person

Dag Jenssen

Jorunn Vindegg